does it use more electric to keep turning it off instead of leaving it on all day
2006-06-08 09:27:03 · 6 answers · asked by Paula B 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
As others have said, much more electricity is used if you leave it on all day. However, if you're going to be using it at various times during the day, by all means leave it on - saves time and wear and tear on its parts.
2006-06-08 21:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by Psalm37-29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's debate about this, but what really breaks down to is: Leaving you computer on is better for the components that don't have moving parts, like ram, cpu, motherboard, etc. But turning it off when not in use is better for the components with moving parts, like hard drives, all your fans, power supplies. Up to you, really, but turning it off is easier on your electric bill, too.
2006-06-08 16:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by The Resurrectionist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn it off the hard drive and the powersupply will last 5 times longer
2006-06-08 16:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend turning it on and off but not for short periods.
2006-06-08 16:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by Senkagod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u set up the power management features in windows, it should conserve energy. u could also try modes like standby or hibernate.
2006-06-08 16:31:42 · answer #5 · answered by freshzzamizz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is better to leave it on, but when you dont use it let to go to standby. also you need a good fan.
2006-06-08 16:32:51 · answer #6 · answered by vargha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋